Spencer Morgan was born in Salt Lake City and now lives in Gilbert, Ariz.

He studied political science and economics at Mesa Community College, but has not earned a degree. He put his studies on hold to run for Congress.

Morgan is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is single.

Spencer Morgan ran unopposed in the 2012 Democratic primary for Arizona's 5th Congressional District, which includes Gilbert, most of Mesa and parts of Chandler. He faces former U.S. Republican Rep. Matt Salmon in the November general election.

The district is considered a safe Republican seat. It became open when U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake decided to run for a U.S. Senate seat.

Morgan's political experience consists of working as campaign manager for a candidate for a community college governing board and serving as the student body president of Mesa Community College.

Morgan says job creation needs to be Congress' top priority and believes the country's system for immigration needs to be overhauled.